MWest Blog

Shortly after beginning work with my current agency, I took advantage of their tuition reimbursement program and started working on a Master's degree in Homeland Security.  Finally, after 3 1/2 years of hard work and a quickly thinning hairline, I received notice today that my Thesis/Research paper received a "pass", meaning that I am officially done with the Master's program! I will be receiving my (online) degree from American Military University (AMU), which is under the American Public University System (APUS:  www.apus.edu ).  The educational establishment is regionally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association ( www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org  ). Although I do receive some joking from some of my friends and co-workers about taking an online degree program, I will say that I definitely got my money's worth!  My Associate and Bachelor degrees all came from traditional "brick and mortar" schools, so when I e

Welcome to the CDI Tactical blog spot!  About this blog: As a law enforcement trainer, I am often asked my opinion about the latest and greatest weapons, tactics, and gadgets available on the market. While I am by no means an "expert" in any one field, I am proficient in what I do. My goal of this blog is to post reviews of weapons, equipment, and training.  The Zombie Apocalypse and other looming disasters may get mentioned as well. Why the name CDI Tactical? With some of the new weapons out on the market, I have people come up to me all the time and ask what the difference between weapon "A" and weapon "B" is. Often, I explain weapon "A" is a CDI or tactical weapon (for those not in the know, CDI stands for "Chicks Dig It"). This usually means that it is painted black, O.D. Green, or in some sort of digital camouflage. Oh! Don't forget the the fact that it looks cool and chicks dig it! Truth of the matter though, I just